Chelsea vs Manchester United

Stamford Bridge
M. Oliver
2025/2026
Match Report
Manchester United pulled off a composed 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Matheus Cunha's clinical first-half strike doing just enough to send Chelsea to a frustrating home defeat in Matchday 33 of the Premier League.
Cunha — already cautioned in the 24th minute — slid home a cool finish from Bruno Fernandes's assist in the 43rd, but the opener very nearly never mattered. Enzo Fernandez had a goal ruled out for offside in the 37th, Liam Delap rattled the crossbar in the 56th, and Moisés Caicedo unleashed a thunderous long-range effort that whistled just past the post in the 84th minute. Chelsea finished the night with three yellow cards spread across both camps and few answers in front of goal.
The result leaves Manchester United firmly in third and on course for Champions League football next season. For Chelsea, stuck in sixth, the road back into the top five is growing shorter and steeper with every passing week.
Match Events
16'
25'
M. Cunha(Roughing)
39'
J. Hato(Roughing)
43'
81'
81'
87'
88'
90+1'
M. Mount(Tripping)
90+4'
K. Mainoo(Tripping)
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Manchester United | 18 | 11 | 7 | +15 | 65 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 13 | 10 | 13 | +6 | 49 |
Statistics
59%Possession41%
21Shots4
3Shots on Target1
7Corners1
12Fouls13
2Offsides0
1Yellow Cards2
601Passes416
1Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
23
Chelsea wins
31
Draws
23
Manchester United wins
Goals: 96 - 97

